mediator

CEFRB2

/ˈmidieɪtɚ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person who helps opposing sides reach an agreement.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A chemical substance transmitting information to a targeted cell.

Examples

  • A good mediator can make a deal go smoothly.

  • He was a mediator.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. One who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English mediatour, mediatoure, mediatur, medyatour, from Middle French mediateur, mediatur or its etymon Latin mediātor (“one who mediates”), from mediātum, supine of mediō (“be in the middle”), from medius (“middle”). By surface analysis, mediate + -or.